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Bigger size resale HDB or EC?

We are staying in a 3-room HDB which is due for MOP soon. What kind of house should we proceed next?

We are considering 3-bedder EC, those within our budget is only 900+/-sqft, or HDB EM, which in market now are mostly 30yrs old, certainly a bigger space but fear depreciation when we sell next time.

We are looking for:
1) At least a 10 year stay
2) Enough space for 3 adults, 3 children (at least 3 bedders, hopefully more than 1200 sqft)

We are able to afford a 700-800k EC, but it can be quite a stretch financially, also the size puts me off. Understand EC should be a safer option if we were to sell in 10yrs time. Whereas a 500k-600k EM would give us some "breathing space" financially and we really need the space as well. It's a dilemma.

Would appreciate kind advises.

Thanks.
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Good afternoon,

May I know the locality you are looking at? A newer EC purchase from developer has better prospects to protect your wealth as its likely to appreciate by the time you sell, as its newer and more likely to appeal to more resale groups. Have you considered older resale private property too? It also depends on the financial plan and your comfort level towards monthly mortgage, happy to share more if I could have more figures and better understanding of your plan.

May I have more info and requirements about your plans so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Hi, moving forward a HDB is not deem as an investment asset but just a roof over our head. Pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance.

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Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi,

Judging from your statement, I believe you already know all the pros and cons of purchasing an EC vs a resale EM. I shall not dwell on this further.

What I wish to highlight and assure to you is that, there is no right and wrong decision here. Do not be stressed over your next purchase, as buying a house should be a happy event and stress-free.

Ultimately, only you yourself will know what is the best for your family, and nobody can make this decision for you. End of the day, I trust that you will make the right decision for your family.

Should you need any further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
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Hi;

Perhaps you would like to meet up and discuss further.. As its almost impossible to advise you through writing as im sure you will have questions or objections along the way which you would want to us address .. I have successfully helped many families in assest progression and restructuring their property portfolio. Do feel free to contact me for further discussions.

Rgds;
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Hi,

You may consider Executive flat about 1500 sq ft (bigger than most EC units), 4 bedrooms at Taman Jurong area opposite Chinese Garden with beautiful panoramic view including Chinese Garden and lakeview.

Near to Lakeside MRT station, shopping centre, market, hawker centre, NTUC, Sheng Siong supermarket and Superbowl.

Please call me for further discussion and advice.

Regards

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